Forget about the Ides of March. Look what the Ides of April 2014 brought! Yesterday, on Monday, April 14, we had experienced day-long snow showers, but with no accumulation. Temperatures above 30° efficiently turned the snow to welcome wetness. Had you smiled a bit, watching the larger, feathery flakes […]
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On Monday, April 21, 2014, the Morrison Mustangs and Fulton Steamers will be be competing in a double-header baseball competition, but more importantly, they will make the night a tribute to wounded soldiers. Varsity games will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the Drives Complex, Fulton, IL. Through cooperation with Country […]
There was a host of happy helpers at Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Saturday morning, April 12, 2014, to prepare for the Easter Bunny’s upcoming event. The Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 19, at Kiwanis Park, Morrison. The big bunny will be […]
The weather has finally offered a few baseball friendly temperatures and the Morrison Mustangs will carry a 3-2 record into the upcoming thirty day period that will determine their status entering the IHSA State Playoffs. To date the Mustangs have wins over Newman (7-3), Riverdale (17-1),and Orion (12-1) and have […]
Lois J. Lawrenz, 79, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, April 12, 2014, in the Four Seasons Living Center, Morrison. Lois was born August 12, 1934, in Garden Plain, IL, the daughter of Harry B. and A. Nauta (Flikkema) Sterenberg. She graduated from Fulton High School in 1952 and worked for […]
On Monday, April 14, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Reports of […]
The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the lifting of the spring road postings for County Highways. The postings will be lifted on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each township be contacted regarding their postings. For questions concerning the postings on County […]
The Whiteside Forum hosts its Spring conference, featuring “Human Rights: Indigenous People, Their Rights & Perspectives,” on Friday, April 11, 2014, in the City of Morrison Community Room, at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The general public is urged to attend this program. There is […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, April 4, 2014. Arrests: None. Citations: Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 04-04-14 Robbie S. Jackson 18 Morrison, IL Disobeying Traffic Control Device 04-07-14 Lael M. Jones 21 Morrison, IL Ordinance – No Parking – […]
Jerry Lindsey captured the Morrison High School 2014 Prom Court on Friday, April 11, 2014, before classes began. Prom is Saturday, April 26, and will be held at Vista Grande, 2141 16th Street NW, Clinton, IA. Prior to the event, students will promenade across the auditorium stage during the annual […]
Gladys Ludens, Morrison, IL, awoke this morning, Friday, April 11, 2014, to begin her 107th year. She fixed breakfast in her home. Likely she would make time during the day to continue her rigorous online study of the U. S. Constitution, as a way to keep her mind sharp as […]
James A. Ardapple, 98, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Resthave Home, Morrison. FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison, IL VISITATION: 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison, IL INTERMENT: Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, […]
Three outstanding women leaders from Morrison, IL, were regognized on Thursday, April 10, 2014, as part of the 32nd annual Women of Achievement Luncheon, hosted by YWCA of the Sauk Valley. They are shown left-to-right. Dr. Suellen Girard (Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Superintendent of Schools) was one […]
Wanda L. Francis, age 68 of Lyndon, IL, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at her home. Wanda was born on January 31, 1946, in Sterling, IL, to Lyle S. and Grace (Wuebben) Finley. She married Arman D. Francis on November 21, 1964, in Sterling. He preceded her in death on […]